This is part of the VisiHow series on how to use the Samsung Galaxy S4. The link to the mother VisiHow is here - USE SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with a big display screen. A 5-inch screen is good for viewing almost everything: pictures, videos and browsers. However, there are some sites that do not have mobile support yet, and thus you are forced to use the PC version of the site on your 5-inch phone. This is where some minor problems may come in (such as very small fonts or, a text does not fit in a whole screen, etc.). Complications may arise too, like tapping on the wrong link (due to small fonts), and spaces between words. If you have experienced any of this, Samsung has just made your life easier, and we are here to let you know that.

You can use the Air View, which allows you to magnify an area of your screen without actually zooming in. The magnified area is then displayed on a pop-up window on your screen for a few seconds, enough to give you a clear sneak peak of the area.

Troubleshoot Air View Feature on Galaxy S4

At times, you may encounter problems turning on the Air View feature or making it work properly. We have compiled a list of possible scenarios that you may encounter when using Air View. If you are having any problems using Air View, go over the list below, and see if it is any of the mentioned problems. If none of your issues have been tackled below, feel free to use the comments sections to inquire.

If Samsung Galaxy S4 Air View is Not Turning On

Breaking News AVG anti-virus has been reported by some users as the cause of Air View not working. You can try removing it, or resetting your device with the instructions below. Other applications may also be at fault, so the below instructions may fix your problem even if you don't have AVG installed. If the Air View feature of your Samsung Galaxy S4 is not turning on, then it is also possible that there's a problem in your phone's firmware. This can happen when you have installed faulty or "buggy" applications.

Notes for Air View on the Samsung Galaxy S4

This does not work on an application icon as doing the steps will give you the option to move it.

This does not work on click-able links as doing the steps will allow you to do other options (Open in New Window, Open, Etc.), but not Air View.

This does not work on your home-screen or any other phone menu. If you feel the need to use it, you might want to consider adjusting your font size instead. Adjusting your font size can be done by going to Menu > Apps > Settings > Display > Font > Font size, then choosing your desired font size.

This works on the popular Android browser, but it works best with Samsung Galaxy S4's native internet browser.

Troubleshoot Air View Feature on Galaxy S4

If the Air View feature is not working for you, it may well be only the settings configuration of your Galaxy S4. There may be other causes, but this is the major contributor in most cases.
To enable the Galaxy S4 Air View Feature
The first possible cause of a malfunction to eliminate of your Galaxy S4 Air View feature is its configuration. Follow the following procedure to enable it once again:

Other Possible Causes of a Galaxy S4 Air View Malfunction

The sensors are at the front-facing camera, and require much light. Ideally, users have found that fluorescent lighting is best, and natural lighting the worst. Ensure that lighting onto the sensor is not impeded in some way, also.

If you are using Air View, you must keep your finger a bit farther away than expected. Suddenly you may have a flood of images flash on the screen. It will take some practice to gain skill to keep your finger spaced just right to use the Air View app.

Questions and Answers

I don't seem to be able to activate Air View?

I turn on the Air View button but nothing happens. I have recently bought the G4 (version 4.4) and have now removed Apps I have but on, but no joy still. I've never seen the screen you have with all the options for turning on the different types of motions. If I could locate this, it might help. Can you help please? Vaughan

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